Trump displays Tesla at White House to support Musk

chicago.suntimes.com

President Trump showcased a new Tesla Model S on the White House driveway, expressing support for Elon Musk amid challenges for the electric vehicle company. Trump plans to purchase the car for about $80,000 to boost Tesla's sales. This event marks a unique display of loyalty from Trump to Musk, who has been influential in his administration. Tesla's stock rose nearly 4% following Trump's announcement, despite a significant decline since January. Musk faces difficulties, including a cyberattack on his social media platform X and recent rocket launch failures. The White House has defended Musk against criticism, emphasizing his role in improving government efficiency.


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    Musk's politics causing Tesla stock to drop significantly (dw.com)
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    Tesla warns Trump about risks of retaliatory tariffs (independent.co.uk)
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    Trump plans to buy Tesla to support Musk (en.softonic.com)
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